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    keel
    /kiːl/

    noun

    • 1. the lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship, supporting the framework of the whole, in some vessels extended downwards as a ridge to increase stability.
    • 2. a ridge along the breastbone of many birds to which the flight muscles are attached; the carina.

    verb

    • 1. (of a boat or ship) turn over on its side; capsize: "it's going to take more wind to make this boat keel over"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(A–L)Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

    Jun 29, 2024 · Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water (mostly though not necessarily on the sea). Some remain current, while many date from the 17th to 19th centuries.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › keeledKeeled - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 30, 2024 · keeled. keel. the "keel" family. having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship.

  5. www.britannica.com › technology › shipShip | Definition, Types, Old, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 24, 2024 · ship, any large floating vessel capable of crossing open waters, as opposed to a boat, which is generally a smaller craft. The term formerly was applied to sailing vessels having three or more masts; in modern times it usually denotes a vessel of more than 500 tons of displacement.

  6. www.britannica.com › technology › shipShip - Structural Integrity | Britannica

    Jun 24, 2024 · The traditional ship hull structure consists of a keel, transverse frames, and cross-ship deck beams that join the frame ends—all supporting a relatively thin shell of deck, sides, and bottom.

  7. www.britannica.com › technology › boatBoat | Definition, History, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 13, 2024 · Boat, generic term for small watercraft propelled by paddles, oars, sail, or motor, open or partially decked, and usually less than 45 feet (roughly 14 meters) in length. A vessel larger than this is customarily classed as a ship. Learn more about boats in this article.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AirshipAirship - Wikipedia

    Jul 3, 2024 · An airship, dirigible balloon or dirigible is a type of aerostat or lighter-than-air aircraft that can navigate through the air flying under its own power. [1] . Aerostats use buoyancy from a lifting gas that is less dense than the surrounding air to achieve the lift needed to stay airborne.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › keel-shapedKeel-shaped - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 16, 2024 · Definitions of keel-shaped. adjective. shaped in the form of the keel of a boat. synonyms: formed. having or given a form or shape.

  10. northumbrianlanguagesociety.co.uk › the-keel-rowThe Keel row - Northumbrian Language Society

    Jul 1, 2024 · Most Tynesiders are familiar with “The Keel Row”, a popular song dating back to the early 18 th century and perhaps the oldest in Tyneside’s song anthology. But what was a keel and why is the name so special?

  11. nameberry.com › b › boy-baby-name-keltonKelton - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

    Jun 30, 2024 · Kelton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "town of the keels". Kelton is the 925 ranked male name by popularity.